Concealed Carry Semi-Autos

25 ACP Small Caliber Concealed Carry Guns

This is typically the smallest semi-auto caliber one can find. Most the 25ACP Firearms are small enough to fit in the palm of your hand.

Beretta Bobcat 25

Length:

4.92 in

Width:

1.1 in

Weight:

11.8oz

Capacity:

7+1

Calibers:

.22LR / .25ACP

Notes:

Manual Thumb Safety

Taurus Model 25

Length:

5.2 in

Width:

1.14 in

Weight:

12.3oz

Capacity:

9+1

Calibers:

.22LR / .25ACP

Notes:

Manual Thumb Safety

Seecamp LWS

Length:

4.25 in

Width:

.725 in

Weight:

11.5oz

Capacity:

6+1

Calibers:

.32 / .380

Notes:

Inexpensive

.32 ACP Concealed Carry Guns

The .32 ACP firearms sit right between the smaller 25ACP and the more popular .380 Auto. These handguns are easy to conceal. Most are used as pocket/purse carries.

Beretta Tomcat 32

Length:

4.92 in

Width:

1.1 in

Weight:

14.5oz

Capacity:

7+1

Calibers:

.32

Notes:

Manual Thumb Safety

Kel-Tec P-32

Length:

5.1 in

Width:

.75 in

Weight:

6.6oz

Capacity:

7+1

Calibers:

.32

Notes:

Inexpensive

380 Concealed Carry Pistols

In the last decade the 380 concealed carry pistols have been the go-to firearm. The slug is the same size as a 9mm but with a smaller cartridge. This allows the firearms to be that much smaller while still packing a decent enough punch. The majority of the .380 Semi-Autos are considered pocket guns and will be limited to a 2-finger grip. However there a few that either come with or have options for pinky extensions.

There’s a huge debate on whether the 380 is an effective round for concealed carry. Watch this video when considering a 380 concealed carry as your choice. It can be an effective choice when using the right ammunition. This ammo tends to be expensive. It is not recommended to be used on the range for target practice.

Remember most of these pistols can be used as a pocket gun. Many can even be used as a backup 380 concealed carry gun in addition to your larger caliber. There’s no right or wrong. It’s all a matter of what fits you the best.

Accu-Tek LT-380

Length:

6.13 in

Width:

1.25 in

Weight:

23.5oz

Capacity:

6+1

Calibers:

.380

Notes:

Manual Thumb Safety

Beretta Pico

Length:

5.1 in

Width:

.725 in

Weight:

11.5oz

Capacity:

6+1

Calibers:

.380

Notes:

Magazine Pinky Extension

Bersa Thunder 380cc

Length:

6 in

Width:

1 in

Weight:

16.4oz

Capacity:

8+1

Calibers:

.380

Notes:

Manual Thumb Safety

Cobra CA380

Length:

5.4 in

Width:

1.05 in

Weight:

22oz

Capacity:

5+1

Calibers:

.380

Notes:

Inexpensive

Colt Mustang XSP

Length:

5.5 in

Width:

1 in

Weight:

12.5oz

Capacity:

6+1

Calibers:

.380

Notes:

Mini 1911

Diamondback DB380

Length:

5.26 in

Width:

.75 in

Weight:

8.8oz

Capacity:

6+1

Calibers:

.380

Notes:

FEA Slide: Durability & Less Recoil

Glock 42

Length:

5.94 in

Width:

.75 in

Weight:

8.8oz

Capacity:

6+1

Calibers:

.380

Notes:

“Safe Action” System

Jimmenez LC 380

Length:

6.625 in

Width:

1.25 in

Weight:

30oz

Capacity:

10+1 / 13+1

Calibers:

.380

Notes:

Inexpensive

Kahr P380

Length:

4.9 in

Width:

.75 in

Weight:

9.97oz

Capacity:

6+1

Calibers:

.380

Notes:

“Safe Cam” Action

Kel-Tec P-3AT

Length:

5.2 in

Width:

.77 in

Weight:

8.3oz

Capacity:

6+1

Calibers:

.380

Notes:

Inexpensive

Kimber Micro Carry

Length:

5.6 in

Width:

1.08 in

Weight:

13.4oz

Capacity:

6+1

Calibers:

.380

Notes:

Mini 1911

MRI Micro Desert Eagle 380

Length:

4.52 in

Width:

.9 in

Weight:

14oz

Capacity:

6+1

Calibers:

.380

Notes:

Gas-Assisted Blow Back System

NAA Guardian 380

Length:

4.8 in

Width:

.94 in

Weight:

18.7oz

Capacity:

6+1

Calibers:

.380

Notes:

Inexpensive

Ruger LCP

Length:

5.2 in

Width:

.83 in

Weight:

9.4oz

Capacity:

6+1

Calibers:

.380

Notes:

Popular Choice

Sig Sauer P232

Length:

6.6 in

Width:

1.3 in

Weight:

23.6oz

Capacity:

7+1

Calibers:

.380

Notes:

Reliable

Sig Sauer P238

Length:

5.5 in

Width:

1.1 in

Weight:

15.2oz

Capacity:

6+1

Calibers:

.380

Notes:

Mini 1911

Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380

Length:

5.2 in

Width:

.75 in

Weight:

11.9oz

Capacity:

6+1

Calibers:

.380

Notes:

Built-In Laser

Taurus M380

Length:

5.95 in

Width:

1.35 in

Weight:

15.5oz

Capacity:

5

Calibers:

.380

Notes:

.380 Revolver!

Taurus TCP

Length:

5.2 in

Width:

.87 in

Weight:

10.2oz

Capacity:

6+1

Calibers:

.380

Notes:

LCR Alternative

Walther PK380

Length:

6.5 in

Width:

1.18 in

Weight:

19.4oz

Capacity:

8+1

Calibers:

.380

Notes:

Manual Thumb Safety

Walther PPK 380

Length:

6.1 in

Width:

.98 in

Weight:

20.8oz

Capacity:

8+1 (22LR)/ 7+1 (32ACP)/ 6+1 (380ACP)

Calibers:

.22LR / .32ACP / .380ACP

Notes:

Illegal in California

If a larger caliber sounds better for than a 380 concealed carry, check out the 9mm and the 40 S&W pistols. Many of those have a higher stopping power and are now made in a more compact frame. Also check out the 38 Special & 357 instead of the 380 concealed carry firearms.

9mm Concealed Carry Pistols

After the rise in popularity in .380’s, manufacturers started shifting their focus towards 9mm concealed carry pistols. They are only 2mm longer than a .380, so why not try to make small pocket carries? They are the same slug size of .380’s but with a larger kick to them. Also be sure to check out the 40S&W firearms. Many of the larger 9mm’s will share a frame with .40 caliber handguns.

Beretta Nano 9mm

Length:

5.63 in

Width:

.9 in

Weight:

18oz

Capacity:

6+1

Calibers:

9mm

Notes:

Mini 9mm

Cobra Patriot 9

Length:

6 in

Width:

.88 in

Weight:

18oz

Capacity:

10

Calibers:

.380 / 9mm

Notes:

Inexpensive

CZ 2075 Rami

Length:

6.6 in

Width:

1.3 in

Weight:

22oz

Capacity:

10+1

Calibers:

Notes:

Manual Thumb Safety

Diamondback DB9

Length:

5.6 in

Width:

.8 in

Weight:

11oz

Capacity:

6+1

Calibers:

9mm

Notes:

Micro 9mm

FMK 9C1

Length:

6.85 in

Width:

1.14 in

Weight:

23.45oz

Capacity:

10+1 / 14+1

Calibers:

9mm

Notes:

Fast Action Trigger

FN Herstal FNX-9

Length:

7.4 in

Width:

1.55 in

Weight:

21.98oz

Capacity:

17

Calibers:

9mm

Notes:

Low Recoil

Glock 26

Length:

6.3 in

Width:

1.18 in

Weight:

19.8oz

Capacity:

10+1

Calibers:

9mm

Notes:

“Safe Action” System

Kahr PM9

Length:

5.3 in

Width:

.91 in

Weight:

15.9oz

Capacity:

6+1

Calibers:

9mm

Notes:

“Safe Cam” Action

Kel-Tec PF-9

Length:

5.9 in

Width:

.87 in

Weight:

12.7oz

Capacity:

7+1

Calibers:

9mm

Notes:

Inexpensive

Kimber Ultra Aegis II

Length:

6.8 in

Width:

1.14 in

Weight:

25oz

Capacity:

8+1

Calibers:

9mm

Notes:

Mini 1911

Kimber Solo Carry DC

Length:

5.5 in

Width:

.98 in

Weight:

17oz

Capacity:

6+1

Calibers:

9mm

Notes:

Manual Thumb Safety

Para LDA Carry

Length:

6.5 in

Width:

1.26 in

Weight:

24oz

Capacity:

8+1

Calibers:

9mm

Notes:

Mini 1911 w/o Safety

Ruger LC9

Length:

6 in

Width:

.91 in

Weight:

17.1oz

Capacity:

7+1

Calibers:

9mm

Notes:

Mini 9mm

SCCY CPX-1 9mm

Length:

5.7 in

Width:

1 in

Weight:

15oz

Capacity:

10+1

Calibers:

9mm

Notes:

Manual Safety

Sig Sauer P224

Length:

6.7 in

Width:

1.3 in

Weight:

29oz

Capacity:

11+1 (9mm)/ 10+1 (.40S&W, .357SIG)

Calibers:

9mm / .40S&W / .357SIG

Notes:

Reliable / Law Enforcement

Sig Sauer P290

Length:

5.5 in

Width:

.9 in

Weight:

20.5oz

Capacity:

6+1

Calibers:

9mm

Notes:

Micro 9mm

Steyr CA-1

Length:

6.7 in

Width:

1.18 in

Weight:

24oz

Capacity:

17+1

Calibers:

9mm

Notes:

Trigger Safety / Optional Manual Safety

Taurus 905 9mm Revolver

Length:

6.5 in

Width:

1.38 in

Weight:

22.2oz

Capacity:

5

Calibers:

9mm

Notes:

9mm Pistol!

Walther CCP

Length:

6.41 in

Width:

1.18 in

Weight:

1.39oz

Capacity:

8+1

Calibers:

9mm

Notes:

Manual Thumb Safety

40 Concealed Carry Pistol

Recently there has been an influx in .40 Caliber handguns by manufacturers. It’s partially due to the fact that 9mm and .40 Cal slugs are only .02 inches apart in slug size. This makes it easy to use the same frame for 9mm and .40S&W. Also there has been a shortage of 9mm’s recently, making the 40 easier to find.

In addition the .40S&W is also a more versatile round. Magazines for .40S&W can also be used for .357Sig rounds. Several handguns on this list are actually able to swap out the barrel for to be able to fire a .357Sig.

Beretta PX4 Storm Sub-Compact

Length:

6.22 in

Width:

1.42 in

Weight:

26.1oz

Capacity:

13 (9mm, 9×21)/ 10+1 (.40S&W)

Calibers:

9mm / 9×21 / .40S&W

Notes:

Manual Safety / Interchangeable Magazine w/ CX4

Glock 27

Length:

6.3 in

Width:

1.18 in

Weight:

19.8oz

Capacity:

9+1

Calibers:

.40S&W

Notes:

“Safe Action”System

H&K P2000SK

Length:

6.4 in

Width:

1.3 in

Weight:

21.4oz

Capacity:

10+1 (9mm)/ 9+1 (.357Sig, .40S&W)

Calibers:

9mm / .357Sig / .40S&W

Notes:

LEM/CDA Trigger Systems

Kahr PM40

Length:

5.4 in

Width:

.94 in

Weight:

17.7oz

Capacity:

5+1

Calibers:

.40 S&W

Notes:

Mini .40 Cal

MRI Mr Eagle MR40

Length:

7.28 in

Width:

1.28 in

Weight:

26.4oz

Capacity:

10+1

Calibers:

9mm / .40S&W

Notes:

Manual Thumb Safety

Ruger SR40c/SR9c

Length:

6.85 in

Width:

1.27 in

Weight:

23.4oz

Capacity:

10+1 (9mm)/ 9+1 (40S&W)

Calibers:

9mm / .40S&W

Notes:

Manual Thumb Safety

Sig Sauer P239

Length:

6.6 in

Width:

1.18 in

Weight:

29.5oz

Capacity:

8+1 (9mm)/ 7+1 (.357Sig, .40S&W)

Calibers:

9mm / .40S&W / .357Sig

Notes:

Manual Thumb Safety

Smith & Wesson MP40c/MP9c

Length:

6.7 in

Width:

1.18 in

Weight:

21.7oz

Capacity:

12+1 (9mm)/ 10+1 (.40S&W)

Calibers:

9mm / .40S&W

Notes:

Military & Police

Springfield EMP

Length:

6.5 in

Width:

1.06 in

Weight:

26oz

Capacity:

9+1 (9mm) / 8+1 (.40S&W)

Calibers:

9mm / .40S&W

Notes:

Mini 1911

Steyr S-A1

Length:

6.5 in

Width:

1.18 in

Weight:

23.42oz

Capacity:

10+1

Calibers:

9mm / .40S&W

Notes:

Reset Action System

Taurus Slim 709/740

Length:

6.2 in

Width:

1.02 in

Weight:

19oz

Capacity:

7+1 (9mm)/ 6+1 (.40S&W)

Calibers:

9mm / .40S&W

Notes:

Mini Firearm / Manual Thumb Safety

Taurus Millenium G2

Length:

6.24 in

Width:

1.14 in

Weight:

22oz

Capacity:

12+1 (9mm)/ 11+1(.40S&W)

Calibers:

9mm / .40S&W

Notes:

Manual Thumb Safety

Walther PPS

Length:

6.3 in

Width:

.91 in

Weight:

22.7oz

Capacity:

7+1 (9mm)/ 6+1 (.40S&W)

Calibers:

9mm / .40S&W

Notes:

Mini Semi-Auto

10mm Concealed Carry Guns

10mm’s are the original size that .40S&W rounds were based off. These aren’t too popular in the United States. However, they are out there.

EAA Witness

Length:

8.5 in

Width:

1.4 in

Weight:

33oz

Capacity:

14+1 / 12+1 / 12+1 / 8+1

Calibers:

9mm / .40S&W / 10mm / .45ACP

Notes:

Manual Thumb Safety

Glock 29

Length:

6.8 in

Width:

1.3 in

Weight:

24.7oz

Capacity:

10+1

Calibers:

10mm

Notes:

“Safe Action” System

45 ACP Concealed Carry Pistols

The most common of the larger auto handguns is the 45ACP. It’s most known for the 1911 model that was adopted by the military. There is a considerable amount of people that swear by this caliber. It has a lot of stopping power. Unfortunately because of its size, it also has a smaller round capacity. Also they tend to be rather heavy.

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Comments

I find it odd, that the S&W Shield is not listed here at all. This is has been one of the highest rated carry guns by almost everyone you ask (with the exception of elitist), but really, no shield? Just odd…

It all depends what your life is worth you have listed several guns that are just pure junk. You need to check out the feedback on some of them before you list something you would trust your life with.

RE: your list of “45ACP Concealed Carry Pistols, Springfield XDS”. A better example for us 45 ACP aficionado’s would be the Springfield XD-45 Mod.2. This little delight has a capacity of 13+1 and is the same size as the XDS, except for the double stack magazine.

There is a replacement “Plus 1” magazine baseplate that expands the ,40 S&W or .357 SIG magazine to 8+1, yet is only one guarter of an inch taller..357 SIG magazines are available that already have the expanded magazine baseplate installed.

The Smith & Wesson MP40c/MP9c does have a “Manual Thumb Safety”. It can be seen in the photograph below the rear cocking serrations.

The manufactures site and all the literature says it holds 11 + 1 rounds and even the box says so. Unfortunately, it only comes with magazines which hold 10 rounds and when you read the actual Owners Manuel, it will also say the capacity is 10 + 1 rounds. Someone did a major typo on this and Taurus has failed to fix it.

It all depends what your life is worth you have listed several guns that are just pure junk. You need to check out the feedback on some of them before you list something you would trust your life with.

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